During the early testing phase for Battlefield 6, there were concerns about whether player counts for matches might be artificially boosted through the game’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) characters. However, Electronic Arts (EA) has provided some insight into this matter. On their social media platforms, EA has clarified that AI-controlled soldiers are exclusively found in the Training Grounds playlists during the open beta.
In simpler terms, the “Training Grounds” is a collection of games designed to familiarize newcomers with the fundamental gameplay mechanics of Battlefield 6. Essentially, it functions as a learning guide. The forthcoming beta, starting August 14, will incorporate the Training Grounds playlist, which includes the Breakthrough game mode for 16 players. This mode will also feature artificial intelligence soldiers to fill out the matches.
For those interested in trying out Breakthrough without computer-controlled soldiers, you can find the game mode’s playlist within the highlighted Featured playlists section. It is important to mention that Training Grounds playlists will only be accessible for players up until they reach rank 15; after which, these playlists will no longer appear in the menu.
Last week, the initial beta for Battlefield 6 began, and it swiftly gained significant popularity. On PC, the Steam version of the game peaked with over 521,000 players simultaneously. Moreover, Electronic Arts (EA) verified that this was the largest open beta ever held by the Battlefield franchise.
With the beta’s success clearly demonstrated, Mike Ybarra, former president of Blizzard, is confident that Battlefield 6 will dethrone Call of Duty’s release this year. Yet, he also shows enthusiasm at the prospect of Call of Duty being pushed to innovate due to competition from Battlefield 6.
According to Ybarra’s tweet, Battlefield will outperform Call of Duty this year. However, the significant takeaway is that the competition will motivate Call of Duty to stop being complacent, ultimately resulting in better first-person shooter (FPS) games for everyone.
In the typical fashion of rapidly growing games, users are uncovering hidden functions as they delve into its settings. One such unearthed function is the recently added Flick Look feature, enabling players to spin around 180 degrees in an instant with just a button press.
During the beta phase of the multiplayer shooter, the Javelin Anti-Cheat system was put to the test with a large number of players, and it performed admirably. EA announced that they had thwarted 330,000 attempts at cheating during the beta period alone. In a post praising the anticheat system, EA also explained why PC players of Battlefield 6 need Secure Boot enabled to ensure fair gameplay.
In this Secure Boot discussion, let me clarify that Secure Boot was never intended as a magical solution. Instead, think of it as an additional tool in our defense strategy. It serves as an extra obstacle that makes it more difficult for hackers to develop cheat software and easier for us to identify when they do.
As a thrilled gamer, I’m pumped to share that I’ll be diving back into the Battlefield universe come October 10! The action unfolds on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. If you’re as eager as I am for more details, join me in checking out the multiplayer reveal event coverage for a deeper dive into what Battlefield 6 has in store.
During the current Open Beta, AI Soldiers can be found exclusively in the “Training Grounds” game modes. This week’s feature is called “Breakthrough Initiation,” which offers players the opportunity to engage in the Breakthrough mode along with 15 others.
— Battlefield Comms (@BattlefieldComm) August 7, 2025
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